Episode Details

In this episode, Dr. Barbara Hales interviews Dr. Jimmy Moley, a board-certified adult and sports psychiatrist, about starting a private practice.

• Dr. Moley shares the challenges of networking in a new city and how he overcame them through one-on-one meetings, joining local chambers, and leveraging trusted mentors.
  • He highlights the importance of part-time work as a financial buffer, allowing him to build his practice intentionally.
  • Marketing strategies such as social media, personal branding, and targeted networking with professionals and trainers have been key to his success.
  • He emphasizes the role of patient trust, holistic care, and emergency response preparedness in private practice.

Key Takeaway:
“Personal branding and authentic connections are the foundation of a successful private practice. Patients seek more than just medical care—they seek trust and personalized attention.” – Dr. Jimmy Moley

Connect with Dr. Jimmy Moley:

• Website: www.jimmymoleymd.com
  • X (Twitter): @jimmymoleymd
  • Instagram: @jimmymoleymd

Connect with Barbara Hales:

Twitter:   @DrBarbaraHales
Facebook:   facebook.com/theMedicalStrategist
Business website: www.TheMedicalStrategist.com
Show website:   www.MarketingTipsForDoctors.com
Email:   info@TheMedicalStrategist.com

YouTube: TheMedicalStrategist
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/barbarahales

Books:
Content Copy Made Easy
14 Tactics to Triple Sales
Power to the Patient: The Medical Strategist

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Introduction

Dr. Barbara Hales: Welcome to another episode of Marketing Tips for Doctors. I’m your host, Dr. Barbara Hales. Today, we have with us Dr. Jimmy Moley. He is a board-certified adult and sports psychiatrist based in Independence, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Notre Dame, medical school and adult psychiatry residency at The Ohio State University, and a certificate in sports psychiatry through the International Society for Sports Psychiatry. He now owns and operates a solo private practice and is licensed in Ohio and Florida. His interests include the mental health care of athletes, impact and treatment of head injuries, and the use of psychotherapy to improve athletic performance. Welcome to the show.

Dr. Jimmy Moley: Thank you very much for having me.

Dr. Barbara Hales: It’s my pleasure. Where in Florida do you practice?

Dr. Jimmy Moley: So my physical practice is located up near the Cleveland area. All of my work in Florida is done via telehealth.

Dr. Barbara Hales: Okay. Do you ever come down to Florida?

Dr. Jimmy Moley: Yeah, I like to visit. I actually vacationed there a lot as a family growing up. So I always like to make it down. A lot of people from the Cleveland area vacation or live part-time in Florida, so it kind of makes sense to have both on board.

Challenges in Starting a Private Practice

Dr. Barbara Hales: What were the biggest challenges you faced when starting out, and how did you overcome them?

Dr. Jimmy Moley: Sure. So I did my medical school and residency at Ohio State. Coming to Cleveland, it was a new area, and I was relatively unfamiliar with the local resources. Starting up as a solo practitioner in the area presented challenges related to networking and trying to find my place as a new private practice doctor. One of the biggest things I did early on was schedule a lot of meetings and try to